Datsun 240Z Restoration - Bare Metal to Primer Perfection (Part 4)
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25 күн бұрынIn this video I'm continuing the restoration on my 1973 Datsun 240Z. After all the bodywork and the panel alignment in the last episode the car was finally ready to start with the paint job.
The first step for a new paint job is, to get all the old paint removed doen to the bare metal. I brought the car to a blasting company. They completely blasted the whole car and all the parts. For paint removal they used walnut shells. This is the perfect media for that job, because it does not warp any of the panels. Only downside is that it doesn't remove rust and it also doesn't roughen up the surface, which is not ideal for paint to stick. So after the paint was stripped with the walnut shells, they used aluminium oxide to remove the rust and also roughen up the surface all around. The total blasting took around 11 hours. Blasted parts do rust very quickly, so it is very important to protect the metal right after it. It's also very important to not touch any of the blasted parts with bare hands. Therfore all the sheet got protected with a layer of zinc dust primer. It's a polyurethane based primer which is moisture curing. It is very elastic and doesn't chip, it really becomes one with the metal, like zinc plating. After the zinc dust primer you can touch it and move the car without having to worry about rust.
For building up the paint I still need to apply one coat of epoxy primer. It will isolate the zinc dust primer and will be the base of the coming paint. To get good adhesion I sanded the zinc dust primer with 240 grit everywhere and washed it all off with silicone remover to get it grease free. The car was put on the rotisserie for that. Epoxy was applied first inside of the car, then engine bay and then on the outside starting with the roof. After it was dry to touch the car was turned 90° to paint the underside. It's important to let it dry before turning because it always could come out a little sand from the cavities and drip into the wet paint. After one day of curing I also applied epoxy on all the cavities. All the runs and drops can now easily be wiped off.
After letting the epoxy cure for one week it was time to move on with the high build primer. For good adhesion I roughend up the epoxy with Scotch Brite. After masking and degreasing two to three coats of high build primer were applied. High build primer is there to build up material for sanding it down later. It's like a very thin coat of body filler to fill out little imperfections. The high build primer also needs to cure for another week. After removing all the masking it was time to put the car back together for block sanding. All seals, windows, and locks were installed with the freshly restored hinges. Unfortunately I didn't had the time to record the restoration of the door hinges. I disassembled the original ones and sanblasted all the parts. I then recut the threads, chamfered all sharp edges and brought them for yellow zinc plating. On the lathe I made new bushings out of very tough aluminium bronce and also new pins out of silver steel.
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@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
This video unfortunately took much longer to make than planned. I had a few huge setbacks and lost a bunch of time. The work you see in this video took around 6 weeks. If you would like to support my work more, you can join my Patreon at patreon.com/mymechanics To give you something back, I'm uploading daily vlogs out of the workshop along with longer, more detailled versions of the KZfaq videos.
@ScottDBarrett 24 күн бұрын
Worth the wait!
@Vickie-Bligh 24 күн бұрын
The vlogs are so worth it. It's near daily from him and so wonderful.
@TheColinChapman 24 күн бұрын
no matter how you plan it, restoring an oldtimer always takes longer than expected. my Isetta is half the size of your car, and I even took an entire summer for the stripdown and the bodywork repairs. When the bodywork was ready for the paint job, it had become winter, and I had to pause for another five months.
@shuggiemcg1 24 күн бұрын
We understand how much work goes into this videos are bound to take a while. thanks for sharing
@AMKpolka5 24 күн бұрын
Makes sense to have setbacks when making such a huge project, I believe most people who watch you realize that. Keep it up, everytime I see an upload about this Datsum I get super excited!
@JHak909 24 күн бұрын
5 months of waiting for 14 mins of content. Absolutely worth it. Quality > Quantity.
@MrPnew1 24 күн бұрын
14 mins and 2 seconds 🤣 It all counts
@MrDanielqueijo 24 күн бұрын
"You can't rush art"
@1EFeKT1 24 күн бұрын
Well if you join his Patreon you get weekly (sometimes even daily) updates with videos, so to me it never felt like he was gone - in fact, he was EXTREMELY busy all this time 😊
@dagi_d 24 күн бұрын
Can't be agree more with that.
@rangerst_870 24 күн бұрын
@@1EFeKT1so why couldn’t he stitch some of those in here? LOL
@petesbeats4829 24 күн бұрын
"This Datsun is rusty. I make a new one." This is the most satisfying channel I know
@thegibbonisreal 24 күн бұрын
I came here to say this!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁
@rztrzt 24 күн бұрын
lol
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your support :-)
@pistool1 24 күн бұрын
Daddy is always teasing us. Here, you could even see the counter of the sb machine :-)
@kjh23gk 24 күн бұрын
@@mymechanics Thank you so much for sharing your amazing project with us!
@thomasosuna8703 21 күн бұрын
This is exactly what I love. No face, no talking, no cheesy music. Beautiful car and body work. This is incredible content.
@mymechanics 20 күн бұрын
Glad you like it :-)
@BKMAN89 21 күн бұрын
Times must be tough if the headless horseman is your forklift operator. All jokes aside, I love the work you're doing. It's always worth the watch.
@sharifsircar 21 күн бұрын
I had to go back and check, that's hilarious
@mymechanics 20 күн бұрын
Thank you very much :-)
@SaintDomingo1 24 күн бұрын
No other restoration channel even comes close to the detail in your restorations. I prefer the quality over quantity.
@MegglAlder 24 күн бұрын
true
@ryanmiller7588 24 күн бұрын
Check out GT1900 Garage. Incredible metal work repair as well. The guy is currently restoring an old Opel. Both channels are a pleasure to watch
@Floris_VI 24 күн бұрын
Exactly, i can wait
@Eshkinckot 24 күн бұрын
true
@Qodr97 24 күн бұрын
Высказал мое мнение 👍😊
@shred316 24 күн бұрын
There are dozens, if not hundreds, of “restoration” channels on KZfaq. People who will lightly sand and repaint something, clean up and polish, or just expel as little effort as possible to make something less shitty. I have followed your channel for over half a decade now, I can say nobody does work as thoroughly and wonderfully as you. Your attention to detail, the amount of thought and care you put into your work, and the talent you possess result in the highest quality product that could’ve been made from the getgo, and it makes me yearn for a world where everything WAS that good to begin with. Thank you for doing what you do
@MichaelSteeves 24 күн бұрын
Those perfectly restored hinges were the icing on the cake.
@Josef_R 24 күн бұрын
And don't even look for a car channel doing this, all they do is flip now.
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
@genericsomething 24 күн бұрын
If you like attention to detail and getting into the weeds on a restoration, check out Sarah N Tuned and M539 Restorations here on KZfaq.
@igloostones4766 24 күн бұрын
Bringing down others to promote another doesnt make you better. That being said he is great at what he does .
@Black_Knife38 19 күн бұрын
Don’t worry about deadline and lost time, we aren’t here to see how fast you can get it done, we’re here to admire all the hard work and effort you’ve put into this car. I am a little restorer in my small town and I aspire to be just like you, putting my heart in soul into my work day in and day out. Keep up the good work man and take your time, good things come to those who wait.
@mymechanics 19 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
@jamesberdine8574 7 күн бұрын
I agree. However you need to finish the saying. Good things come to those who wait, provided they work their tail off while they wait.
@BoredandDepressed 22 күн бұрын
This man is the international STANDARD for restoration !!!! absolutely stunning !!
@mymechanics 22 күн бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@dhilboy231 24 күн бұрын
Never clicked on a video faster! The king of Switzerland has returned😅🤣
@mementomori4972 24 күн бұрын
Yeah, but it took almost half a year to make and is only 14min long...at this rate, this thing is not going to be done in my life time...
@dhilboy231 24 күн бұрын
@@mementomori4972 wonder what will be done first - this 240Z or Project Binky🤣🤣🤣
@tachms 24 күн бұрын
@@mementomori4972 as a follower of the daily vlogs - the setbacks have been pretty bad. From what I have seen, I would say MM worked nearly every weekday around 8 to 10 hours on the project - in the workshop! Bet he surely also had quite a few long nights figuring stuff out at home as well. So he is dedicated to the bone - it just took a lot of time getting that part of the restoration perfect.
@Epyxoid 24 күн бұрын
@@mementomori4972 You can always go and watch others cutting corners any time.
@Gizmetti 24 күн бұрын
@@mementomori4972 Youre just gonna have to watch it in the after life then.
@akiramiyashi 23 күн бұрын
I swear, give this man enough time and budget, he'll make a whole new car from scratch.
@Excds 20 күн бұрын
Give him enough time and money and he'd restore the Titanic.
@mymechanics 13 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot
@octane613 18 күн бұрын
I dont think this car has ever been shown this much love in its life.
@michaelsheffield6852 16 күн бұрын
Not even when manufactured
@mymechanics 14 күн бұрын
much appreciated :-)
@Isnogoodify Күн бұрын
I think some years ago, in a dusty garage in Los Angeles, the Mechanical Fairy suddenly appeared and granted that Datsun one wish. "Mh... You know what: I want to be bought by My Mechanics!"
@Bert_de_Wit 24 күн бұрын
This KZfaqr doesn't take shortcuts. He is a perfectionist down to a "per screw" level. I have no doubt this will become the most perfect old Z car on the planet. Just hope he won't make it brown again.
@Waccoon 23 күн бұрын
Honestly, I think metallic brown is a seriously underrated color and wish some luxury cars still offered it. One of my cousins had a boat painted in brown flake, and he named it "Brown Sugar". I loved that thing. It didn't try to hide the fact it was a product of the 70's. 8) But, hey, as long as the Z isn't painted boring silver, I'll be happy with anything.
@CadillacDriver 23 күн бұрын
Think again. Full restorations of this car aren't a new thing. Why are people hailing this guy as some kind of pioneer?
@Bert_de_Wit 23 күн бұрын
@@CadillacDriver Never claimed it was a "new thing". Simply underlining his superior quality.
@CadillacDriver 23 күн бұрын
@@Bert_de_Wit but, he's not superior. I don't understand the fanboy-ism when it comes to this car. It's extremely odd.
@themike97_58 23 күн бұрын
@@CadillacDriver you dont have to understand it. thats the beauty of car enthusiasm. everyone has their tastes. some people love these old Zs, some people dont. We're all here enjoying a skilled individual diligently restore a classic.
@js-dy4hc 24 күн бұрын
一般のボディショップでも、ここまで丁寧な仕事をするショップは少ないと思います。日本で言う、所謂、その道の職人です。日本人として、日本の名車が、この様な丁寧な仕事で復活することは嬉しいことです。感謝します。
@BariumCobaltNitrog3n 23 күн бұрын
私の友人は非常に状態の良いものを持っていました。とても綺麗な車で、良く作られています。私は彼の 240 と同じ年式の 510 を持っていました。また、非常に信頼性の高いよく作られた車で、ほぼ同じ速さでした。ははは。
@sdr200r 16 күн бұрын
ショップは少ないというか、ほぼ皆無でしょう。 これほどの手間を掛けて直してほしいと言われたら数千万円の値段になってしましますよ。。。 完成していくらの値段がつくのか、はたまたご自身の所有されるのか非常に興味が湧くところです。 とにかく見ていて一切手抜きのない最高に気持の良い動画です。 今後も目が離せません！
@madalinmaximilian6899 14 күн бұрын
You really have to check everything that he dose .. I do really admire from the bottom of my heart Japanese culture and how you do things .. I wish everybody could have a japanese teacher ..
@js-dy4hc 14 күн бұрын
@@madalinmaximilian6899 ありがとうございます。
@mymechanics 13 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@jeffreyharley1480 5 сағат бұрын
Absolutely incredible craftsmanship. There is no assessing how much this restoration would cost. It’s a masterpiece of love. I had a ‘72 Datsun 240z, that spent way too many winters in the rust belt of upstate NY. Finally when the engine and front suspension pulled away from the front sheet metal frame rails I decided to restore it. I disassembled the car down to the unibody, just as in this video. Then I started by cutting away the obvious really bad rust areas, and sand blasted the rest of the car to bare metal. After hours of sandblasting, there was nothing left of the car to self to.. . It made for easy disposal, as all I had to do was sweep up all the dust and throw it in the trash.. I parted out the salvageable stuff. The only thing good that came out of it was, I was doing all the work in my garage in Webster, NY in the winter…where even with a space heater, the garage was barely above freezing. And amazingly our first daughter was born 9 months after I started the restoration. Even living now in Southern California I thoroughly examine any used car I consider purchasing for rust. I’ve seen older Zs that spent their entire life in Southern California that had rust in the usual body spots. But, typically the unibody frame was not rotted. They were great cars, but an early example of a complete unibody that was made of inferior steel, and had no surface treatment in any of the hidden areas. This all partially explains my recent purchase of an all aluminum Jaguar XKR. Even that I had put up on a lift, and I checked all of the metal over thoroughly. I I’m looking forward to future episodes.
@mymechanics 4 сағат бұрын
Cool story, thanks for sharing :-)
@gregmarchegiani6656 22 күн бұрын
The entire series is a bit beyond what we could call a “hobby”, given the impressive and intimidating set of skills and equipment required hired to do the job, but the video format is very well done and it is informative and fun to watch
@mymechanics 22 күн бұрын
Glad to hear that, thank you very much
@roygane4810 24 күн бұрын
This man’s patience and attention to detail is just stunning. My favourite channel.
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Thank you very much :-)
@mynameis9739 23 күн бұрын
I only watch this channel and odd tinkering. Because I feel that he keeps out my mechanics lane and does mainly games console videos now.
@FourByteBurger 24 күн бұрын
YES! Been very impatiently waiting for this since Part 3, hopefully part 5 doesn't take too long!!
@jacplac97 24 күн бұрын
It will. Project cars can take years to finish. Especially since we're talking about a perfectionist, who goes as far as fixing factory defects. Least I hope we'll see some new vids on his 2nd channel
@iteerrex8166 24 күн бұрын
Yes, one video every five months. I guess there’s real life, wife and kids, school and work…
@igcas 24 күн бұрын
he is trying to grab money from patrons as much as he can before posting on KZfaq.
@dkamm65 24 күн бұрын
@@jacplac97 I don't think the next part will take nearly as long. I subscribe to his patreon and watch his daily vlogs. The work in this video was actually finished in around mid-April, and the next part is well underway. There was a huge gap between parts 3 and 4 because of some very large unexpected setbacks with the primer and scheduling issues with securing a spray booth to use.
@dkamm65 24 күн бұрын
@@igcas Completely untrue. He has hundreds of vlogs showing the daily progress. You can see how much work actually goes into releasing a new episode. These 14 minutes don't even begin to do it justice.
@Farooq_Bhai_ 22 күн бұрын
The best restoration channel of all time No music Very little, if any, voice overs Just the work. I love it. Looking forward to the next chapter Take your time...
@mymechanics 22 күн бұрын
I appreciate that
@B5Blue1968 23 күн бұрын
You couldn't e-coat the body (dipping it in a tank of primer) so you made your own special nozzle for the paint gun to get inside all the nooks and crannies of the body where the paint gun can't reach. You sir are truly an inspiration, you have the best restoration channel on youtube, your work is second to none! Keep up the good work.
@mymechanics 8 күн бұрын
Thank you very much
@vecanis 24 күн бұрын
I do believe that someone has just created the first rust free Datsun. Very satisfying to watch.
@fgriffintx 17 күн бұрын
Tell me about it! The fenders eventually fell off my first car - a Datsun of course!😊
@mymechanics 8 күн бұрын
Thank you very much
@MohammedMuaawia 24 күн бұрын
The only channel I'm willing to wait literal months for them to drop a video and still be fully engaged, because I always know the level of quality will be worth the wait.
@Shadow_Spyro 24 күн бұрын
I agree
@Hakucho64 23 күн бұрын
Clickspring is another such one for me.
@dancooperish 23 күн бұрын
@@Hakucho64 I wish Chris would post more videos!
@MohammedMuaawia 23 күн бұрын
@@Hakucho64 I need to check that out!
@Keon2991 21 күн бұрын
Err you can actually be a member for small amount of money, and see his daily vlog.
@user-bs1hf3sk7u 21 күн бұрын
But you did a job that no one else can do. I have never seen anyone paint inside openings and narrow corridors. You are the best in the world man. Well done 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@mymechanics 20 күн бұрын
Thank you very much :-)
@richardjohn5219 22 күн бұрын
You know a video is good when you’ve been waiting five months and refuse to watch it until you can devote the time to give it undivided attention
@mymechanics 22 күн бұрын
Thank you very much, much appreciated :-)
@Sintrael 24 күн бұрын
Love the sneaky addition of the old broken sandblasting switch
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
;-)
@ViniciodSilva-ot5jm 24 күн бұрын
"I'm Brazilian and I'm 16 years old. I have a 1998 Fiat Palio Weekend that doesn't work and has some rust, and I intend to fix it, but my parents want to sell it at all costs. Your videos restoring that Datsun motivated me to refurbish it as if I were sculpting a beautiful piece of authentic museum art. I like your videos; they are very motivating."
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
You can do it!
@zeevo 24 күн бұрын
Não desista! Use o seguinte argumento com seus pais: “me deixem restaurar este carro durante exatos dois anos. Eu vou ter algo criativo e produtivo para me dedicar. Aprenderei muito com este projeto, pouparei dinheiro de baladas para aplicar na restauração, farei um canal de vídeo contando minha história, vou ganhar uma grana e, quando terminar, terei 18 anos, vou ter grana para tirar carteira e ter uma grande aventura para contar, além de um carro restaurado que vai valer muito mais do que vale hoje!” Duvido eles não aceitarem! Boa sorte! (E parabéns pela resposta do @mechanics!)
@sungear 23 күн бұрын
I agree you can do it and you'll love the experience and final result. Do your best to get a space with enough room in a garage so you can control the mess. Don't be afraid to try every skill you'll need for the project.
@investidorlambari 23 күн бұрын
Na restauração você poderia adicionar uma escada no teto do carro
@ViniciodSilva-ot5jm 23 күн бұрын
@@investidorlambari eu pensei nisso já que os Fiat palio tem a mesma mecânica do uno, o meu Palio weekend 98 está com motor de uno o fiasa normal e não o mpi porque eu adquiri ele com motor batido e fiz merda em colocar outro motor incompleto
@Exel_YTB 17 күн бұрын
FINALLY someone on youtube restoring cars that actually knows how to, it was hard to find but i finally did it (not saying they all are bad BUT……….)
@mymechanics 14 күн бұрын
Glad to hear that, thank you very much
@SethCocker05 22 күн бұрын
Oh my gosh I discovered this series right after episode 3 was released and I watched them all in a night, I’ve thought about this every day and I just got home from work to find episode 4 out. Made my whole day
@mymechanics 22 күн бұрын
Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)
@stevemanart 24 күн бұрын
God, I am such a dork. I grinned so hard at 8:56 when the old broken friend made a cameo.
@stephanieparker1250 24 күн бұрын
Same here 🤭🤭
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
:-)
@jucieljunior 24 күн бұрын
Eu sempre pensei que ele havia consertado o botão, mas na verdade ele trocou de equipamento.
@AdamSeiler 24 күн бұрын
I'm not convinced he hasn't actually fixed it and just uses the same footage of the switch as a joke.
@jucieljunior 24 күн бұрын
@@AdamSeilervocê tem razão. Pode ser isso mesmo.
@mateuszjonczyk8010 24 күн бұрын
One could already appreciate the amount of work you did in last videos, clearing all the corrosion and fixing all the dents/holes etc but only when all of the surfaces are flat in one color of the primer, we can see just how absolutely astonishing this car became. Holy hell, hats off to you sir!
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it :-)
@Blunderbeard 3 күн бұрын
The approach is like Montessori. Just pure, focused, everything done with precision and meticulous attention to detail. This channel is the definition of "if you're gonna do something, do it properly."
@mymechanics 2 күн бұрын
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
@xmofo83x 11 күн бұрын
Can you imagine how incredibly satisfying it's going to be for him to drive this around!?
@mymechanics 9 күн бұрын
The assembly will be pretty cool
@mrmatthewking 24 күн бұрын
Walnut shells? That’s nuts!
@agros7026 24 күн бұрын
That's a top quality dad joke right there!
@MrTheBigNoze 24 күн бұрын
This is THE restoration channel on KZfaq. I will wait however long it takes for new content
@mymechanics 8 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙌
@christianriedel6481 5 сағат бұрын
Im so glad theres no silly music to this masterwork. Just the hiss from the paintgun - great.
@mymechanics 4 сағат бұрын
Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)
@devoinregress 15 күн бұрын
It’s refreshing to see an automotive restoration on KZfaq that takes this much time to do things so well,
@mymechanics 14 күн бұрын
Glad to hear that, thank you
@urockitony2 24 күн бұрын
Turned out great. Good continuity despite all those setbacks!
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Thank you very much! Glad it turned out how it did in the end.
@gregfraser4052 24 күн бұрын
I love how - contrary to the general high attention to detail and deliberate work you do - the removal of the masking was so utterly chaotic and careless.
@Bithu 24 күн бұрын
It is the most unhinged thing I have ever witnessed on this channel
@nothingnothing1799 24 күн бұрын
It pained me to see the slightly jagged edges, its nearly perfect tbh
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
I'll try to remove it more calm next time ;-)
@moehoward01 24 күн бұрын
Not sure how else it might be done...
@Gnefitisis 24 күн бұрын
I actually liked that part because it showed how human he is.
@the_cursor 10 күн бұрын
The level of attention to detail is superhuman. To take the time to apply primer and blue bolts in areas that will never see the light again speaks highly of your work ethic. Bravo!
@mymechanics 9 күн бұрын
It's all for the rust protection.
@embyrr922 21 күн бұрын
As so many have said, your care and attention to every single detail is exceptional, but just as important to the channel, your shot composition and editing is unparalleled! I truly struggle to think of anything else I've seen that is so engaging and flows so effortlessly. You are truly a master of all your crafts.
@mymechanics 20 күн бұрын
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
@russelfausnight7748 24 күн бұрын
I am blown away every time by your videos. I knew from the moment you announced the restoration of an entire car that it was destined to turn out flawless. You would not settle for less, and nothing made that more clear than re-cutting the painted threads and bluing the bolt studs. I hope people realize that they are only seeing the tip of the iceberg of the incredible amount of work you (and a few pros) put in. You see the primer going on, but don't see the setup and positioning, the masking, the suit-up and PPE, the moving the cameras around, the cleanup of the spray guns... all just to set up for paint. This thing will be museum-grade perfect when it is done. Take all the time you need to make it your way. It'll be perfect, and worth every second of wait.
@Jak_To_Mozliwe 24 күн бұрын
Most people probably can't estimate how much work you put in that car already. Each step looks fabulous, attention to detail and precision in your work is something what brings me here each time.
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Thank you very much :-)
@ThatOneCringyEdgelord 24 күн бұрын
@@mymechanics Question: what color will you paint the car?
@axelkarsten9828 23 күн бұрын
The passion for the small details really blow my mind… videos after videos, when i think this is it, you make it again.. never stop doing this! Your are the best youtube channel of restoration by far!! Grettings from argentina
@mymechanics 8 күн бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@mymechanics 8 күн бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@tasteapiana 19 күн бұрын
That is soooooo much work. If the original car had been made like this it would have cost over twice as much as it did when brand new. A restoration like this would cost you an easy $30,000 or more. I've never seen anyone go into the detail that this guy does, and I have seen a lot of restorations. Amazing work, amazing channel. You are totally backing up that ''Swiss Made'' moniker. You folks are unsurpassed when it comes to detail and quality work.
@dtg7957 19 күн бұрын
I think a restauration like this, would cost way more as 30.000...he's working on it since one year. Only at the body!
@tasteapiana 19 күн бұрын
@@dtg7957 Much of his time is spent filming and editing. Remove that time and effort from the process and a year of work shrinks to between 4 to 6 months. It is still a massive amount of work, that's why I said ''$30,000 or more''.
@dtg7957 19 күн бұрын
Only my mechanics can answer that. I don't think, that so much time goes into video and editing...
@mymechanics 19 күн бұрын
In Switzerland such a paint job would cost around 25K, with the final coat and finished, but still. Thank you very much
@dtg7957 19 күн бұрын
@@mymechanics That's what I meant....just the paint job...the metal works you put into the car, would be so much more than 30k... It's impressive, how much work and details you put into that restauration! Thank you! 😊
@warriner1290 24 күн бұрын
I will never complain again about how long it takes to watch another one of your vids
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot for your support :-)
@PrinceAlhorian 24 күн бұрын
Why is watching sandblasting, laser cleaning, or pressure washing so satisfying? Can't wait to see the final result of this restoration, she's going to live up to her name indeed, a true Fairlady.
@sadiporter2966 24 күн бұрын
you should watch ems airflow treatment on teeth.
@MattRose30000 24 күн бұрын
*walnut shell blasting
@PrinceAlhorian 24 күн бұрын
@@MattRose30000 media blasting for the pedantic which basically says all of the above
@lmost 24 күн бұрын
@MattRose30000 *media blasting
@dedede9664 24 күн бұрын
especially sandblasting!
@d.a.h1562 9 күн бұрын
I had been worried and anxious over 5 months and now, with even only 14 minutes, I can say I achieved Nirvana... Thank you Swiss God of Repairs!
@mymechanics 8 күн бұрын
More to come thanks
@Mohamedkrami 23 күн бұрын
كنت أتسائل عن سبب تغيبك كل هاته المدة من الوقت.. لكن إتضح بأن أعمال الصيانة خاصة الطلاء و ما يتبعه من عمليات مضنية و منهكة و سالبة للوقت و الأعصاب تتطلب الكثير من الجهد و الصبر و الإرادة.. ننتظر جديدك بفارغ الصبر.. ❤❤❤
@Quaker521 24 күн бұрын
Believe me, your videos are worth the wait! There is never a hint of hesitation when one of your videos pops up - others can always wait. Your attention to detail keeps me glued to the screen from start to finish. Thank you so much for the upload.
@mymechanics 4 сағат бұрын
Thank you very much :-)
@Andrew-bd7mp 24 күн бұрын
Literally said "OH NO" when the video ended. i was IMMERSED. that spray painting sounds amazing.
@mymechanics 8 күн бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@GreenWin88 21 күн бұрын
For me this guy and the things he does are like peak human race.
@mymechanics 20 күн бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)
@tb5703 5 күн бұрын
Omg! Watched 3 episodes at ones. Can not wait for the next one. Absolutely stunning work. Never ever seen this level of craftsmanship before! What a privilege it must be to be able to let a car restore by you sir! A true dream.
@mymechanics 2 күн бұрын
Thank you so much :-)
@RetiredRhetoricalWarhorse 24 күн бұрын
For someone like me who lives with four different chronic illnesses, the amount of work you're putting into this is like magic. I am happy that you can do it and very envious at the same time :D. What I just realized, though: If I actually managed to do this I think I would be too scared to take the car on the road. The anxiety of something inevitably damaging the paint would probably put me into the loony bin.
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
I'm worried about that too, thank you
@M0UAW_IO83 24 күн бұрын
It is always a good day when there's new My Mechanics video. Today is a good day.
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Glad to hear that, thank you
@ntorok55 22 күн бұрын
This car will be amazing. Passion project that is being restored by such a master craftsman.
@mymechanics 22 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot
@sonorex 23 күн бұрын
The continuous sound of the blasting engine while changing camera angles and blasted parts is just beyond, what an ear for detail in the editing process
@mymechanics 22 күн бұрын
Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it :-)
@edadan 24 күн бұрын
I wanted one of these back in the 70’s. My dad thought I would get hurt in a sports car, so he bought me a used Ford Pinto…the one that would burst into flames if rear ended!
@ditherdather 23 күн бұрын
Yes! 😂
@BariumCobaltNitrog3n 23 күн бұрын
I had the 72 Pinto (non-exploding) wagon. I did a similar restoration as this guy but well ok it was 20 rattle cans in a parking garage in two hours. I taped the windows! But I had the Datsun too, 72 510 in Butterscotch. That thing was a go-kart with 4 doors. So fast.
@NasaraThePoet 24 күн бұрын
Clicked on this so fast. I’m so heavily invested in this project. Thank you
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you like it :-)
@Niteskate1 23 күн бұрын
Your videos have been great, I don't think a lot of people have any idea about all the hours of work that go into properly restoring a car. This series of videos should make them appreciate that a big part of the cost of a restoration are the man hours for each step, these projects don't happen overnight.
@mymechanics Күн бұрын
Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it :-)
@melk8674 24 күн бұрын
From silly screwdrivers to a full blown car is absolutely crazy. Such a good time to watch, insane work to actually do. All the respect.
@mymechanics 3 сағат бұрын
Thank you very much :-)
@poxcr 24 күн бұрын
This is insane! Not even million dollar hand built supercars are built to this exacting precision and incredible attention to even the most minute details. There’s just no way of doing any of this better. Sir, you’re better at your craft than anyone else is at theirs. Bravo!!!
@TheWinjin 23 күн бұрын
Totally agree, I was looking at this and thinking "Man, with that level of detail, he could be doing some 1960s Ferrari. By the end it would have better build quality than when it came out of the factory.
@mymechanics Күн бұрын
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
@smally8499234 22 күн бұрын
I was wondering why we haven't seen any progress in a while, now I know, this is months of work in such a short video. The care and patience you're taking restoring this car is incredible. I look forward to seeing more in the future.
@mymechanics 22 күн бұрын
Glad to hear that, thank you
@mikespaintedminis5100 22 күн бұрын
It’ll always be worth the wait to see the next video in the series, no one is going anywhere 🙌
@mymechanics 20 күн бұрын
Glad to hear that :-)
@mathieuverberne 24 күн бұрын
One of the best car restauration channels on KZfaq at the moment. It doesn't matter it took longer this time, I mean, look at all the work you did. I enjoyed this episode so much, thanks for taking the time to put it all on the Tube.
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Thank you very much, much appreciated :-)
@bikalimark 24 күн бұрын
after seeing a bunch of other restoration videos of pretty much just "getting the job done" (which is completely fine in most cases), the amount of perfectionism in this one and doing it all to 100% is mindbogling
@Stratos1988 23 күн бұрын
I started watching this and was like "this gun has a very wide spread and volume, he won't cover nooks and crannies" and then you whip out cavity spray gun. So satisfying.
@mymechanics Күн бұрын
Way to go ;-)
@pe8268 24 күн бұрын
I didn't have blasting with walnut shells on my bingo card for today but here we are. It's truly astonishing to see the incredible dedication and attention to detail you put into this project, it was well worth the wait!
@yamadog24 24 күн бұрын
Only you could make a stripped unfinished car look incredible! Just wow!!!
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Thanks for being here :-)
@richkidd1263 22 күн бұрын
This dude never ceases to amaze me, he has so much skill and patience. And his shop is always so neat and organized, I’m not sure how anyone pulls that off! This car is going to be a one of a kind when he’s done. No doubt the best restoration that can possibly be done on a vehicle.
@mymechanics 22 күн бұрын
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
@carlwarnett2054 23 күн бұрын
The details in the resto is incredible. This is going to be one sweet reliable car to own.
@mymechanics 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for being here :-)
@aazogbi 24 күн бұрын
After watching your videos, I, who considered myself to be a perfectionist, realized how sloppy I really am... your work is beyond perfection, a confirmation of the quality associated to all things Swiss.
@AtholAnderson 24 күн бұрын
For My Mechanics, 'perfection' is a good place to start.
@mymechanics 4 сағат бұрын
You got that right!
@jeffharvey8283 24 күн бұрын
Forgot this series was happening, but SO worth it. I much prefer this than people who put out videos with hardly anything going on in them just to put one out. I love this stuff.
@mymechanics 4 сағат бұрын
Glad to hear that, thank you very much
@ebenezerd.3701 22 күн бұрын
I have never seen this level of attention to detail and dedication to a car project. Ever!! That bad boy is never gonna rust in its new life. Great work I must say!!!!!!!
@mymechanics 22 күн бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)
@jamesrobson2858 23 күн бұрын
The dedication to this restoration is unmatched and I have an immense respect for this kind of work. This is incredible, keep at it!
@mymechanics Күн бұрын
Nice to hear that, thanks :-)
@USN_RayneMan 24 күн бұрын
I absolutely love that ratcheting tap. Want to see that more often.
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Was just perfect here as the regular tap wrench didn't work.
@DracoGalboy 24 күн бұрын
What a wonderful thing to wake up to. This journey is worth every second of waiting, the progress you've made and the quality of the work you do is inspiring.
@mymechanics 3 сағат бұрын
Nice to hear that, thank you :-)
@jeromedangelo7028 22 күн бұрын
I'm absolutely astounded by the amount of work you put into this car. I hope you enjoy it forever!
@mymechanics 22 күн бұрын
You and me both!
@charlesk8578 24 күн бұрын
Not only do I admire the sheer amount of skill you have, I cannot imagine the amount of patience you have to go with it. You have both my admiration and respect. Love all your videos.
@mymechanics Күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, much appreciated
@uziforyoutosay1749 24 күн бұрын
DATSUN (Nissan) was years ahead in styling and performance with this automobile. This body style never gets old.
@mymechanics 4 сағат бұрын
Absolutely
@amechanicalengineer4088 24 күн бұрын
You absolute madman. This was so far above and beyond... but I suppose I should expect that from this channel! Great work!
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@vannygun 21 күн бұрын
I have no problem with any of your videos taking longer to produce. The quality of the work and the quality of the production of the video are unmatched on KZfaq. I patiently look forward to the next video. Thank you for taking the time to share your projects!
@mymechanics 20 күн бұрын
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
@0BLACKBEAR0 23 күн бұрын
Following this restoration requires a lot of patience, but the reward is very satisfying 😋
@mymechanics 22 күн бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you like it :-)
@theburiedlife 24 күн бұрын
My goodness. It's a pleasure to watch a complete and thorough restoration on one of my favorite classic cars. How lucky we all are to watch a master craftsman at work. This was worth the wait! Thank you!
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
much appreciated :-)
@trentblades6668 24 күн бұрын
This series is the only reason I check KZfaq every day!
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Thanks for being here :-)
@TheShornak 23 күн бұрын
This looks so good. I wish my dad was still alive to see this. He had a 72, 240 and he loved it. So did I. I practiced driving in that car. Good times.
@mymechanics 2 күн бұрын
Nice to hear that, thank you :-)
@jamesgregsy 23 күн бұрын
I was gulping when sandblasting took 11 hours... I continued watching... I gulp plenty more times! Insane amount of work and attention to detail, just amazing!
@mymechanics 2 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot for watching :-)
@sebastianmadsen6857 24 күн бұрын
I absolutely love this series. You’re doing amazing.
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Thanks :-)
@BananaChair89 24 күн бұрын
following a project like this as it's being made really makes you realize how slow these projects really are, how much time and effort they require before being complete, which is something a lot of restoration videos don't show. Really love the attention to detail on this project, the hinges looked like they just came out of the factory.
@ArniVidar 24 күн бұрын
Exactly. And because of that, we have a ton of couch-warriors crying about his slow uploads and demanding he post more often.
@ElChris816 22 күн бұрын
I'm really enjoying this series restoring the Datsun. I'm convinced that when you are finished, it will be better than it was out of the factory. Great work as always.
@mymechanics 22 күн бұрын
Thanks a ton!
@timochka009 24 күн бұрын
You post the update videos just far enough apart where i forget about your project, and then get SO excited when you post!! Thank you for letting us watch this project!!
@mymechanics Күн бұрын
Glad to hear that, thank you very much
@LFKGooner 24 күн бұрын
It's been 5 long months, but it was well worth the wait. This is some top-notch restoration. Compressing 6 weeks of work into a 14 min video. Now that's editing. Bring on part 5.
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, much appreciated
@jpwales7398 24 күн бұрын
It wasnt a My Mechanics video until he Blued the bolts sticking out of the parts :) :)
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Had to do it haha
@jeantroutier5672 6 күн бұрын
On s'en doutait, depuis un certain temps, au vue de toutes vos autres restaurations mais là, c'est certain : ce que vous faites touche au sublime !!
@wingusdingus1019 3 күн бұрын
Cannot wait to see what color you go with for the final restoration. Best restoration channel on YT my dude every second spent waiting is worth it
@mymechanics 2 күн бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@eldelacajita 24 күн бұрын
I'm not even into cars, but this channel has me hooked and this one is the most satisfying video I have watched so far this year. A job well done is one of the greatest things in life.
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Thank you very much
@trinitylayne8263 24 күн бұрын
I was just thinking about how I missed your videos!! You always do the best work on your restorations
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@denaliberry49 23 күн бұрын
Been checking my subscriptions every day for the past two months. Absolutely in love with this project.
@mymechanics 2 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot for being here :-)
@redcroft308 23 күн бұрын
My god it's already a thing of beauty. This is gonna be the best rebuild ever.... just... absolutely without peer.
@mymechanics 2 күн бұрын
Thank you :-)
@whatcanihavethen 24 күн бұрын
The absolute best restoration on the planet. No doubt. Don't mind a little wait for this pure quality content.
@mymechanics 4 сағат бұрын
Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)
@Vickie-Bligh 24 күн бұрын
Oh MM. Magnificent as always. I feel like I'm in the shop with you. What a great step forward with the car. I can't wait for the next installment. Thank you.
@mymechanics 24 күн бұрын
Glad to hear that Vickie, thanks a lot as always. Can't wait to put the final paint on this car and completely close the chapter.
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